You can choose from the courses offered by Fudan University's International Summer Session. As all courses are taught in English, the programme is open to students from all Faculties.

Explore the available courses

The course schedule and syllabi are currently being updated. The final course list will be available from March 2027.

Guide to course selection

• You can select between one and three content courses, for a maximum of 6 credits.
• PE and Chinese language courses are optional.
• Chinese language courses are available at three levels:
  • Elementary (also suitable for beginners)
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Please note: Chinese language courses are only available to students who hold a non-Chinese passport.

Language certificates

Only the following certificates obtained from May 2025 onwards are accepted:

• B2 First: minimum score of 160
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 65
• IELTS: minimum score of 5.5
• Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 100

Cattolica International English language test

If you do not hold one of the certificates listed above, you can take the Cattolica International English language test.

Please note:

• When completing your online application, you can select your preferred test date. We recommend choosing the earliest available date to avoid the risk of places filling up.
• The test will be held online and can be booked directly during the application process. You will receive the Zoom link by email no later than the day before the test.
• You can take the test only once.
• If you have already passed the Cattolica International English language test for another study abroad programme since May 2025, you can choose to use your previous result without retaking the test. You must indicate the date of your previous test in your online application.

Degree programme taught in English

Students enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme taught entirely in English can access the programme by submitting a self-declaration of enrolment.

• The document can be downloaded from the iCatt portal under Online Student Services – Self-declarations – Enrolment with study plan. The document must be completed and signed.

• For the purposes of the scholarship ranking, these students will automatically be assigned a B2.2 score.

Further information

Prerequisites FAQ

You can choose to stay on campus in accommodation provided by Fudan University or arrange your own accommodation.

On-campus accommodation

You can choose between a single or a shared double room.

Once enrolment has closed and you have received confirmation of admission to your courses at Fudan University, you will receive instructions on how to book your accommodation. Please make sure you follow the instructions provided by Cattolica International.

If you hold a Chinese passport, please inform Cattolica International by emailing programmi.internazionali@unicatt.it. Fudan University will provide a list of off-campus accommodation options, which you can choose from and book independently.

Accommodation costs

• Single room: CNY 150 per day
• Shared double room: CNY 100 per day

For further information:

Accommodation – International Summer Session, Fudan University

• Application fee: 400 CNY
• Tuition fee: 19,800 CNY
• Programme fee: € 300 non refundable

The programme fee includes:

• Guidance and support from Cattolica International with course enrolment at Fudan University
• Insurance and Student Safety Package
• Pre-departure assistance
• Teaching assistants and student buddies at Fudan University
• Access to on-campus facilities (including sports facilities)
• Free access to Fudan Wi-Fi
• Post-return assistance from Cattolica International with the procedures for recording exams taken abroad
• Post-return workshop, “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!”, organised by Cattolica International

The programme fee does not include:

• Return flights
• Meals and accommodation
• Visa application fees
• Course materials
• Any items not expressly listed as included

Cattolica offers 12 scholarships worth € 1,000 each. 

Please note:

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit* and paid in the form of a reimbursement.
• Students are automatically considered for a scholarship when they enrol in the programme. No separate application is required.
• When awarding scholarships, priority will be given to current students, followed by recent graduates.

* For students holding qualifications obtained outside Italy, if no grade conversion has already been recorded in their academic record at Università Cattolica, a default score of 80/100 will be assigned for their secondary school leaving qualification and 90/110 for their Bachelor's degree. No other methods of recognising or converting grades will be accepted.

Fondazione Piacenza e Vigevano Scholarships

Students enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the Piacenza may be eligible for an additional scholarship offered by Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano.

Scholarship funds will be distributed equally among all eligible students selected on the basis of merit who complete their enrolment in the programme by 5 April 2027, subject to the availability of funds.

Read the Call for Applications

Selected students will be required to apply for a visa.

You can only submit your visa application once you have been admitted to the courses. Further information will be provided after enrolment has closed.

If you already have a passport, please check that it is still valid. If you do not have one, you should apply for it as soon as possible.

Useful links: 

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Italy

All Università Cattolica students will be covered by an insurance policy.

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